WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wood County Health Department announced late Friday it has deemed South Wood County Parks beaches — White Sands, Red Sands and Nepco — once again safe for swimming, according to a news release from Sue Kunferman, health officer for the department.

The three beaches were closed earlier this week due to high E.coli counts.

Heavy rain can affect water quality, and swimming should be avoided 24 to 48 hours following heavy rain, the release said.

The Health Department will continue to test the water and monitor the quality through the end of August, the release said.

Residents can call the Wood County Health Department at 715-421-8911 with any questions or for more information.